Clinical Negligence Paralegal - Newcastle Adecco are currently seeking a skilled and dedicated Clinical Negligence Paralegal to join our client's law firm. With a strong focus on client care and exceptional service, our client has an outstanding reputation in this area of law. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented individual to contribute to their team and make a significant impact in the field of clinical negligence. Responsibilities: Conducting legal research and providing support in all stages of the litigation process. Assisting in the preparation of documentation, including drafting legal correspondence, court forms, and pleadings. Liaising with clients, medical experts, and witnesses to gather and analyse evidence. Organising and managing case files to ensure accurate record-keeping and prompt retrieval of information. Assisting solicitors in preparing for trial, including attending court hearings and taking notes. Assisting with the negotiation and settlement of claims, working towards achieving the best possible outcomes for clients. Requirements: Previous experience as a clinical negligence paralegal or similar role within a legal environment. Solid understanding of civil litigation processes and legal procedures related to clinical negligence. Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to gather and assess complex medical and legal information. Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities to manage multiple cases simultaneously. Effective verbal and written communication skills to liaise with clients, experts, and external parties. Proficiency in using legal databases and case management systems. A commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Our client offers a competitive salary package, including benefits, and a supportive work environment that promotes work-life balance. They are committed to the growth and development of their team members, encouraging personal and professional advancement through ongoing training and opportunities for career progression. If you are a motivated and passionate individual with the necessary skills and experience, we invite you to apply for this role. Join our client's team and contribute to their mission of providing outstanding legal services to clients in the field of clinical negligence. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and skills. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. We appreciate your understanding. At our client's law firm and this position, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. They are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to their collective success. Please note that the pronouns used in this job advert reflect our client's organisation and not our own. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Clinical Negligence Paralegal - Newcastle Adecco are currently seeking a skilled and dedicated Clinical Negligence Paralegal to join our client's law firm. With a strong focus on client care and exceptional service, our client has an outstanding reputation in this area of law. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented individual to contribute to their team and make a significant impact in the field of clinical negligence. Responsibilities: Conducting legal research and providing support in all stages of the litigation process. Assisting in the preparation of documentation, including drafting legal correspondence, court forms, and pleadings. Liaising with clients, medical experts, and witnesses to gather and analyse evidence. Organising and managing case files to ensure accurate record-keeping and prompt retrieval of information. Assisting solicitors in preparing for trial, including attending court hearings and taking notes. Assisting with the negotiation and settlement of claims, working towards achieving the best possible outcomes for clients. Requirements: Previous experience as a clinical negligence paralegal or similar role within a legal environment. Solid understanding of civil litigation processes and legal procedures related to clinical negligence. Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to gather and assess complex medical and legal information. Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities to manage multiple cases simultaneously. Effective verbal and written communication skills to liaise with clients, experts, and external parties. Proficiency in using legal databases and case management systems. A commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Our client offers a competitive salary package, including benefits, and a supportive work environment that promotes work-life balance. They are committed to the growth and development of their team members, encouraging personal and professional advancement through ongoing training and opportunities for career progression. If you are a motivated and passionate individual with the necessary skills and experience, we invite you to apply for this role. Join our client's team and contribute to their mission of providing outstanding legal services to clients in the field of clinical negligence. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and skills. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. We appreciate your understanding. At our client's law firm and this position, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. They are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to their collective success. Please note that the pronouns used in this job advert reflect our client's organisation and not our own. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
International Law Firm Trusts, Estate and Inheritance Disputes Associate (NQ-3PQE) London This ranked, international law firm, founded over 100 years ago, has 170+ partners worldwide across. They are one of the few international law firms focused on successful individuals and private wealth, working closely with founders, investors and family offices. They advise governments, charities, global brands and start-ups of all shapes and sizes. The firm's Trust, Estate and Inheritance Disputes team rank Tier 1 in the legal directories. The team undertakes work including but not limited to advising on all types of trust and probate disputes, removal of executors and trustees, contentious trust and estate administrations, construction and rectification of wills and trusts, variations of trust by court application, stress testing wills and trust structures, Inheritance Act Claims, professional negligence, charities, and Court of Protection matters both financial and health and welfare. A significant part of the team's work has an international element and can involve litigation elsewhere, in particular in the courts in the usual offshore trust jurisdictions. The team comprises 4 partners, a senior counsel, 4 senior associates, 4 junior associates, two part-time knowledge lawyers / PSLs, two trainee solicitors and a paralegal. The team are now seeking a junior-mid level associate (NQ-3PQE) to join the Trust, Estates and Inheritance Disputes team in London. Areas of focus and responsibilities: Responsibility will be offered at an early stage on all aspects of trust and probate disputes work, including initial case review and strategy, liaising with the client and counsel and other team members, drafting correspondence, preparing for and attending hearings and mediations. The client base will consist of a mix of individual clients, trustees and other professionals, some of whom will be based outside the UK, and a wide range of household name charities for whom the team acts on legacy disputes. The role will cover the full range of trust and probate disputes involving proceedings in the English court, the Court of Protection, and international trust or probate disputes involving cases in the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Cayman Bermuda etc. and as well as hostile litigation can include administrative court proceedings, for example trustee directions/blessings or Variation of Trusts Act applications. A number of cases will involve cross-jurisdictional working with other offices in the US/Europe/Asia. The role will also involve contributing to the team's profile and undertaking business development activities for example writing articles/posts, attending events/conferences and building networks with private wealth contacts/intermediaries including offshore and peer firms and counsel. Please apply as directed or confidentially contact Aidan McAvinue at Search Legal for more information. Alternatively, if this role is not for you, I am working a variety of other Construction law opportunities with ranked teams in the City London so would be interested to talk to any Construction lawyer. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
May 18, 2024
Full time
International Law Firm Trusts, Estate and Inheritance Disputes Associate (NQ-3PQE) London This ranked, international law firm, founded over 100 years ago, has 170+ partners worldwide across. They are one of the few international law firms focused on successful individuals and private wealth, working closely with founders, investors and family offices. They advise governments, charities, global brands and start-ups of all shapes and sizes. The firm's Trust, Estate and Inheritance Disputes team rank Tier 1 in the legal directories. The team undertakes work including but not limited to advising on all types of trust and probate disputes, removal of executors and trustees, contentious trust and estate administrations, construction and rectification of wills and trusts, variations of trust by court application, stress testing wills and trust structures, Inheritance Act Claims, professional negligence, charities, and Court of Protection matters both financial and health and welfare. A significant part of the team's work has an international element and can involve litigation elsewhere, in particular in the courts in the usual offshore trust jurisdictions. The team comprises 4 partners, a senior counsel, 4 senior associates, 4 junior associates, two part-time knowledge lawyers / PSLs, two trainee solicitors and a paralegal. The team are now seeking a junior-mid level associate (NQ-3PQE) to join the Trust, Estates and Inheritance Disputes team in London. Areas of focus and responsibilities: Responsibility will be offered at an early stage on all aspects of trust and probate disputes work, including initial case review and strategy, liaising with the client and counsel and other team members, drafting correspondence, preparing for and attending hearings and mediations. The client base will consist of a mix of individual clients, trustees and other professionals, some of whom will be based outside the UK, and a wide range of household name charities for whom the team acts on legacy disputes. The role will cover the full range of trust and probate disputes involving proceedings in the English court, the Court of Protection, and international trust or probate disputes involving cases in the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Cayman Bermuda etc. and as well as hostile litigation can include administrative court proceedings, for example trustee directions/blessings or Variation of Trusts Act applications. A number of cases will involve cross-jurisdictional working with other offices in the US/Europe/Asia. The role will also involve contributing to the team's profile and undertaking business development activities for example writing articles/posts, attending events/conferences and building networks with private wealth contacts/intermediaries including offshore and peer firms and counsel. Please apply as directed or confidentially contact Aidan McAvinue at Search Legal for more information. Alternatively, if this role is not for you, I am working a variety of other Construction law opportunities with ranked teams in the City London so would be interested to talk to any Construction lawyer. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Job Title: Debt Recovery Litigation Assistant Location: Sharston, M22 4HH Salary: 24,750 per annum Job type: Permanent, Full time We see the Litigation Assistant role as a steppingstone towards even greater things - to Litigation Executive where, after sufficient tenure (usually circa 12 months), you may apply for the period of recognised training, subject to the application criteria i.e. demonstrable success and commitment in the role. We are looking for people who - with further investment by us - will make excellent litigation lawyers. We have 80 Trainee Solicitors undertaking a combination of the traditional route to qualifying via LPC or the SQE Degree Apprenticeship. We offer rolling admittance dates throughout the year. The Role We litigate a number of debt recovery claims within the firm. As a Litigation Assistant within our debt team, you will assist our Lawyers in both pre-litigated and post litigated work in relation to breach of contract debt claims. You will also be working closely with the Head of Consumer Claims on non-debt related litigation and other company projects. Job description - the types of tasks within the role You will be supporting a lawyer with their caseloads and helping to manage their client relationships. Client care is an important part of the role, ensuring that clients are happy with the progression of their case. Task management & Case progression including: Drafting letters of claim. Engaging with Defendants by telephone and written communication. Drafting Court documents, including Claim Forms, Particulars of Claim and Interlocutory Applications. Drafting witness statements. Instructing Counsel and liaising with clerks. Keeping the case management file fully up to date Being proactive - chasing third parties by telephone, email and post. Who are we looking for? We are looking for people who have strong legal academic achievement (LLB, LLM, LPC, GDL, SQE). Candidates who have passed their LPC or equivalent will be at an advantage. Usually this will be in tandem with relevant work experience (Legal advice clinic, mini pupillage, vacation schemes etc.), to show a desire for litigation as well as strong commercial acumen. Experience of litigation is desirable but not essential. We are looking for people who show professionalism, maturity and aptitude for client handling and ability to deal with pressure. You will be expected to take responsibility for the tasks in your remit. We are looking for a candidate who have has had experience in dealing with difficult situations and can show skills in objection handling and resilience. We are looking for people with the right attitude, who want to learn and progress. Working Hours: 8:30am-5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday Benefits: We always endeavour to recruit and retain the best staff around. To do so we offer competitive remuneration packages, ongoing training and development opportunities and a wide variety of interesting and challenging work. Additionally, we also offer the following: 3/2 alternative working from home pattern staff after probation 23 days holiday a year, rising to 26 days 3 holiday buy backs per year after 1 year of service Extra day's holiday for your birthday after 2 years' service. Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service Attending Lawyer meetings and training sessions (every other month) 3 appraisals per annum to discuss career and progress towards a training contract Death in Service - 2 x salary Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget. Active training culture and various groups and events such as Diversity & Inclusion. Netball / Football team, 10km Manchester team and more. Enhanced Maternity Leave payment if you have over 1 year tenure Other benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, free fruit & annual flu jab Recruitment Process: Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams, which will include a short presentation and some technical questions. You will be provided full information and support at every step. Please send a CV and covering letter by clicking APPLY. We rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. By applying for this vacancy, you are giving us consent for to process your data in line with our Privacy Policy, full details of which can be found on our company website. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Junior Paralegal, Trainee Solicitor, Legal Assistant, Litigation Assistant, Legal Executive, Legal Support Assistant, Paralegal, Legal Executive, Legal Handler, Legal Secretary, Legal Aid will also be considered for this role.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Debt Recovery Litigation Assistant Location: Sharston, M22 4HH Salary: 24,750 per annum Job type: Permanent, Full time We see the Litigation Assistant role as a steppingstone towards even greater things - to Litigation Executive where, after sufficient tenure (usually circa 12 months), you may apply for the period of recognised training, subject to the application criteria i.e. demonstrable success and commitment in the role. We are looking for people who - with further investment by us - will make excellent litigation lawyers. We have 80 Trainee Solicitors undertaking a combination of the traditional route to qualifying via LPC or the SQE Degree Apprenticeship. We offer rolling admittance dates throughout the year. The Role We litigate a number of debt recovery claims within the firm. As a Litigation Assistant within our debt team, you will assist our Lawyers in both pre-litigated and post litigated work in relation to breach of contract debt claims. You will also be working closely with the Head of Consumer Claims on non-debt related litigation and other company projects. Job description - the types of tasks within the role You will be supporting a lawyer with their caseloads and helping to manage their client relationships. Client care is an important part of the role, ensuring that clients are happy with the progression of their case. Task management & Case progression including: Drafting letters of claim. Engaging with Defendants by telephone and written communication. Drafting Court documents, including Claim Forms, Particulars of Claim and Interlocutory Applications. Drafting witness statements. Instructing Counsel and liaising with clerks. Keeping the case management file fully up to date Being proactive - chasing third parties by telephone, email and post. Who are we looking for? We are looking for people who have strong legal academic achievement (LLB, LLM, LPC, GDL, SQE). Candidates who have passed their LPC or equivalent will be at an advantage. Usually this will be in tandem with relevant work experience (Legal advice clinic, mini pupillage, vacation schemes etc.), to show a desire for litigation as well as strong commercial acumen. Experience of litigation is desirable but not essential. We are looking for people who show professionalism, maturity and aptitude for client handling and ability to deal with pressure. You will be expected to take responsibility for the tasks in your remit. We are looking for a candidate who have has had experience in dealing with difficult situations and can show skills in objection handling and resilience. We are looking for people with the right attitude, who want to learn and progress. Working Hours: 8:30am-5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday Benefits: We always endeavour to recruit and retain the best staff around. To do so we offer competitive remuneration packages, ongoing training and development opportunities and a wide variety of interesting and challenging work. Additionally, we also offer the following: 3/2 alternative working from home pattern staff after probation 23 days holiday a year, rising to 26 days 3 holiday buy backs per year after 1 year of service Extra day's holiday for your birthday after 2 years' service. Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service Attending Lawyer meetings and training sessions (every other month) 3 appraisals per annum to discuss career and progress towards a training contract Death in Service - 2 x salary Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget. Active training culture and various groups and events such as Diversity & Inclusion. Netball / Football team, 10km Manchester team and more. Enhanced Maternity Leave payment if you have over 1 year tenure Other benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, free fruit & annual flu jab Recruitment Process: Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams, which will include a short presentation and some technical questions. You will be provided full information and support at every step. Please send a CV and covering letter by clicking APPLY. We rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. By applying for this vacancy, you are giving us consent for to process your data in line with our Privacy Policy, full details of which can be found on our company website. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Junior Paralegal, Trainee Solicitor, Legal Assistant, Litigation Assistant, Legal Executive, Legal Support Assistant, Paralegal, Legal Executive, Legal Handler, Legal Secretary, Legal Aid will also be considered for this role.
Job Title: Litigator - Personal Injury Prisoner Claims Location: Sharston, M22 4HH Salary: Up to 55,000 depending on experience, along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears Job Type: Full time, Permanent About Us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals with Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is our core business. Express Solicitors are currently ranked 80 out of more than 10,000 law firms in the UK and ranked in the top ten for the Best Law Firm to work for in the UK by Best Companies. We have a 5-star ranking with Trust Pilot from over 6,000 reviews, which, coming from our clients, means a lot to us. About The Role: We are currently looking for an experienced Personal Injury Prison Claims lawyer to join our OL/PL team. The role will be to manage your own caseload of predominately pre and post issue fast track Personal Injury Prisoner claim cases. We offer a generous commission structure, where all our lawyer, get a percentage of every case they win. Person Specification: Proven billing track record of handling a litigated caseload Genuine tenacity A focus on advancing cases to and through litigation to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients Ability to handle fast track prisoner claims Demonstrable experience of dealing with litigated files from inception, through applications and challenges, to trial / disposal hearing Salary, Hours & Benefits: A basic salary up to 55,000 depending on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday 3/2 alternative working from home pattern staff after probation 23 days holiday a year, rising to 26 days 3 holiday buy backs per year after one year of service Extra day's holiday for your birthday after two years' service Private medical insurance available Death in Service Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget Recruitment Process: Please send a CV and covering letter by clicking APPLY. Our employees are our most important asset and it's our employees who have made Express Solicitors the success it is today. Our recruitment process consolidates that success. At Express Solicitors, we rate skill and ability above all else and therefore our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Litigation Assistant, Legal Executive, Legal Support Assistant, Paralegal, Legal Handler, Legal Secretary, Legal Aid Fee Earner, Legal Caseworker, Law Graduate, Lawyer, PI Solicitor, Personal Injury Lawyer, Chartered Legal Executive, Personal Injury Caseworker, PI Caseworker, Personal Injury Fee Earner, PI Fee Earner will also be considered for this role.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Litigator - Personal Injury Prisoner Claims Location: Sharston, M22 4HH Salary: Up to 55,000 depending on experience, along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears Job Type: Full time, Permanent About Us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals with Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is our core business. Express Solicitors are currently ranked 80 out of more than 10,000 law firms in the UK and ranked in the top ten for the Best Law Firm to work for in the UK by Best Companies. We have a 5-star ranking with Trust Pilot from over 6,000 reviews, which, coming from our clients, means a lot to us. About The Role: We are currently looking for an experienced Personal Injury Prison Claims lawyer to join our OL/PL team. The role will be to manage your own caseload of predominately pre and post issue fast track Personal Injury Prisoner claim cases. We offer a generous commission structure, where all our lawyer, get a percentage of every case they win. Person Specification: Proven billing track record of handling a litigated caseload Genuine tenacity A focus on advancing cases to and through litigation to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients Ability to handle fast track prisoner claims Demonstrable experience of dealing with litigated files from inception, through applications and challenges, to trial / disposal hearing Salary, Hours & Benefits: A basic salary up to 55,000 depending on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday 3/2 alternative working from home pattern staff after probation 23 days holiday a year, rising to 26 days 3 holiday buy backs per year after one year of service Extra day's holiday for your birthday after two years' service Private medical insurance available Death in Service Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget Recruitment Process: Please send a CV and covering letter by clicking APPLY. Our employees are our most important asset and it's our employees who have made Express Solicitors the success it is today. Our recruitment process consolidates that success. At Express Solicitors, we rate skill and ability above all else and therefore our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Litigation Assistant, Legal Executive, Legal Support Assistant, Paralegal, Legal Handler, Legal Secretary, Legal Aid Fee Earner, Legal Caseworker, Law Graduate, Lawyer, PI Solicitor, Personal Injury Lawyer, Chartered Legal Executive, Personal Injury Caseworker, PI Caseworker, Personal Injury Fee Earner, PI Fee Earner will also be considered for this role.
Job Title: Debt Recovery Litigation Assistant Location: Sharston, M22 4HH Salary: £24,750 per annum Job type: Permanent, Full time We see the Litigation Assistant role as a steppingstone towards even greater things - to Litigation Executive where, after sufficient tenure (usually circa 12 months), you may apply for the period of recognised training, subject to the application criteria i.e. demonstrable success and commitment in the role. We are looking for people who - with further investment by us - will make excellent litigation lawyers. We have 80 Trainee Solicitors undertaking a combination of the traditional route to qualifying via LPC or the SQE Degree Apprenticeship. We offer rolling admittance dates throughout the year. The Role We litigate a number of debt recovery claims within the firm. As a Litigation Assistant within our debt team, you will assist our Lawyers in both pre-litigated and post litigated work in relation to breach of contract debt claims. You will also be working closely with the Head of Consumer Claims on non-debt related litigation and other company projects. Job description - the types of tasks within the role You will be supporting a lawyer with their caseloads and helping to manage their client relationships. Client care is an important part of the role, ensuring that clients are happy with the progression of their case. Task management & Case progression including: Drafting letters of claim. Engaging with Defendants by telephone and written communication. Drafting Court documents, including Claim Forms, Particulars of Claim and Interlocutory Applications. Drafting witness statements. Instructing Counsel and liaising with clerks. Keeping the case management file fully up to date Being proactive - chasing third parties by telephone, email and post. Who are we looking for? We are looking for people who have strong legal academic achievement (LLB, LLM, LPC, GDL, SQE). Candidates who have passed their LPC or equivalent will be at an advantage. Usually this will be in tandem with relevant work experience (Legal advice clinic, mini pupillage, vacation schemes etc.), to show a desire for litigation as well as strong commercial acumen. Experience of litigation is desirable but not essential. We are looking for people who show professionalism, maturity and aptitude for client handling and ability to deal with pressure. You will be expected to take responsibility for the tasks in your remit. We are looking for a candidate who have has had experience in dealing with difficult situations and can show skills in objection handling and resilience. We are looking for people with the right attitude, who want to learn and progress. Working Hours: 8:30am-5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday Benefits: We always endeavour to recruit and retain the best staff around. To do so we offer competitive remuneration packages, ongoing training and development opportunities and a wide variety of interesting and challenging work. Additionally, we also offer the following: 3/2 alternative working from home pattern staff after probation 23 days holiday a year, rising to 26 days 3 holiday buy backs per year after 1 year of service Extra day's holiday for your birthday after 2 years' service. Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service Attending Lawyer meetings and training sessions (every other month) 3 appraisals per annum to discuss career and progress towards a training contract Death in Service - 2 x salary Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget. Active training culture and various groups and events such as Diversity & Inclusion. Netball / Football team, 10km Manchester team and more. Enhanced Maternity Leave payment if you have over 1 year tenure Other benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, free fruit & annual flu jab Recruitment Process: Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams, which will include a short presentation and some technical questions. You will be provided full information and support at every step. Please send a CV and covering letter by clicking APPLY. We rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. By applying for this vacancy, you are giving us consent for to process your data in line with our Privacy Policy, full details of which can be found on our company website. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Junior Paralegal, Trainee Solicitor, Legal Assistant, Litigation Assistant, Legal Executive, Legal Support Assistant, Paralegal, Legal Executive, Legal Handler, Legal Secretary, Legal Aid will also be considered for this role.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Debt Recovery Litigation Assistant Location: Sharston, M22 4HH Salary: £24,750 per annum Job type: Permanent, Full time We see the Litigation Assistant role as a steppingstone towards even greater things - to Litigation Executive where, after sufficient tenure (usually circa 12 months), you may apply for the period of recognised training, subject to the application criteria i.e. demonstrable success and commitment in the role. We are looking for people who - with further investment by us - will make excellent litigation lawyers. We have 80 Trainee Solicitors undertaking a combination of the traditional route to qualifying via LPC or the SQE Degree Apprenticeship. We offer rolling admittance dates throughout the year. The Role We litigate a number of debt recovery claims within the firm. As a Litigation Assistant within our debt team, you will assist our Lawyers in both pre-litigated and post litigated work in relation to breach of contract debt claims. You will also be working closely with the Head of Consumer Claims on non-debt related litigation and other company projects. Job description - the types of tasks within the role You will be supporting a lawyer with their caseloads and helping to manage their client relationships. Client care is an important part of the role, ensuring that clients are happy with the progression of their case. Task management & Case progression including: Drafting letters of claim. Engaging with Defendants by telephone and written communication. Drafting Court documents, including Claim Forms, Particulars of Claim and Interlocutory Applications. Drafting witness statements. Instructing Counsel and liaising with clerks. Keeping the case management file fully up to date Being proactive - chasing third parties by telephone, email and post. Who are we looking for? We are looking for people who have strong legal academic achievement (LLB, LLM, LPC, GDL, SQE). Candidates who have passed their LPC or equivalent will be at an advantage. Usually this will be in tandem with relevant work experience (Legal advice clinic, mini pupillage, vacation schemes etc.), to show a desire for litigation as well as strong commercial acumen. Experience of litigation is desirable but not essential. We are looking for people who show professionalism, maturity and aptitude for client handling and ability to deal with pressure. You will be expected to take responsibility for the tasks in your remit. We are looking for a candidate who have has had experience in dealing with difficult situations and can show skills in objection handling and resilience. We are looking for people with the right attitude, who want to learn and progress. Working Hours: 8:30am-5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday Benefits: We always endeavour to recruit and retain the best staff around. To do so we offer competitive remuneration packages, ongoing training and development opportunities and a wide variety of interesting and challenging work. Additionally, we also offer the following: 3/2 alternative working from home pattern staff after probation 23 days holiday a year, rising to 26 days 3 holiday buy backs per year after 1 year of service Extra day's holiday for your birthday after 2 years' service. Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service Attending Lawyer meetings and training sessions (every other month) 3 appraisals per annum to discuss career and progress towards a training contract Death in Service - 2 x salary Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget. Active training culture and various groups and events such as Diversity & Inclusion. Netball / Football team, 10km Manchester team and more. Enhanced Maternity Leave payment if you have over 1 year tenure Other benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, free fruit & annual flu jab Recruitment Process: Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams, which will include a short presentation and some technical questions. You will be provided full information and support at every step. Please send a CV and covering letter by clicking APPLY. We rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. By applying for this vacancy, you are giving us consent for to process your data in line with our Privacy Policy, full details of which can be found on our company website. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Junior Paralegal, Trainee Solicitor, Legal Assistant, Litigation Assistant, Legal Executive, Legal Support Assistant, Paralegal, Legal Executive, Legal Handler, Legal Secretary, Legal Aid will also be considered for this role.
Location: Northwich / Hybrid working offered after induction and training Salary: up to £32k OTE (including bonus) Contract: Permanent, full time Hours: 37.5 hours per week Are you ready to step into a role where every case presents a challenge and an opportunity for success? Look no further! Our thriving business is expanding, and we're on the hunt for passionate individuals to join our team of Litigation Paralegals. At our firm, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and delivering top-tier legal services to our clients. As a Litigation Paralegal, you'll be at the forefront of our high-quality caseload, specialising in litigated small claim credit hire cases. This is your chance to make a real impact, contributing to our ongoing success and helping clients navigate through complex legal matters. What's in it for you? Salary - up to £32,000 per annum depending on experience, including bonus. Annual leave - 24 days, rising to 26 with length of service. Of course, you'll have public holidays too and we'll even help you celebrate with an extra day off for your birthday! Pension - 3% Employer Contributions. Financial Benefits - save-as-you-earn scheme, employee referral scheme- earn £1,000 per person you successfully refer, free life assurance and access to our Benefits App offering unlimited access to a huge range of retailer discounts and cashback deals (incl. Tesco, Asda, Currys, B&Q & Wickes to name just a few). Lifestyle & Wellbeing Benefits - discounted & flexible gym memberships, eye care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with an NHS Approved mental well-being mobile app. Motoring Benefits - access to an employee vehicle-leasing scheme, discounted vehicle repairs and discounts on weekend vehicle hire and van hire. Personal Development - A personalised development plan, with a continuing focus on professional development including regular in-house training, sponsored training/study, paid study/exam leave and Training Contracts. Wagestream - a financial wellbeing app that gives you more control over your pay, helps you save, provides financial advice and offers discounts on your shopping. About you • First and foremost you'll have demonstrable experience in civil litigation, with a focus on credit hire cases.• You have excellent client care skills and the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly.• You have strong analytical skills to assess cases and provide strategic guidance.• You have exceptional time management and organisational abilities. About us Part of Redde Northgate plc, Principia Law are a firm of market leading legal advisors, representing and assisting victims of non-fault road traffic accidents to recover their losses from the negligent party's insurance company. As specialists in the credit hire and repair sector, our expertise and knowledge ensure clients get the best representation with the minimum of inconvenience, obtaining settlement wherever possible reducing the need for court involvement. Our business is home to some high-performing and exceptionally talented people which reflects in our enviable success rate of winning the vast majority of cases over the last 12 months. You can be certain we can offer you a high-quality caseload, development & responsibility in equal measure. Be part of our future If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a team where your talents are valued and your potential is limitless, we want to hear from you! Don't miss this opportunity to be part of our success story. Apply now and embark on an exciting journey with us!
May 17, 2024
Full time
Location: Northwich / Hybrid working offered after induction and training Salary: up to £32k OTE (including bonus) Contract: Permanent, full time Hours: 37.5 hours per week Are you ready to step into a role where every case presents a challenge and an opportunity for success? Look no further! Our thriving business is expanding, and we're on the hunt for passionate individuals to join our team of Litigation Paralegals. At our firm, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and delivering top-tier legal services to our clients. As a Litigation Paralegal, you'll be at the forefront of our high-quality caseload, specialising in litigated small claim credit hire cases. This is your chance to make a real impact, contributing to our ongoing success and helping clients navigate through complex legal matters. What's in it for you? Salary - up to £32,000 per annum depending on experience, including bonus. Annual leave - 24 days, rising to 26 with length of service. Of course, you'll have public holidays too and we'll even help you celebrate with an extra day off for your birthday! Pension - 3% Employer Contributions. Financial Benefits - save-as-you-earn scheme, employee referral scheme- earn £1,000 per person you successfully refer, free life assurance and access to our Benefits App offering unlimited access to a huge range of retailer discounts and cashback deals (incl. Tesco, Asda, Currys, B&Q & Wickes to name just a few). Lifestyle & Wellbeing Benefits - discounted & flexible gym memberships, eye care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with an NHS Approved mental well-being mobile app. Motoring Benefits - access to an employee vehicle-leasing scheme, discounted vehicle repairs and discounts on weekend vehicle hire and van hire. Personal Development - A personalised development plan, with a continuing focus on professional development including regular in-house training, sponsored training/study, paid study/exam leave and Training Contracts. Wagestream - a financial wellbeing app that gives you more control over your pay, helps you save, provides financial advice and offers discounts on your shopping. About you • First and foremost you'll have demonstrable experience in civil litigation, with a focus on credit hire cases.• You have excellent client care skills and the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly.• You have strong analytical skills to assess cases and provide strategic guidance.• You have exceptional time management and organisational abilities. About us Part of Redde Northgate plc, Principia Law are a firm of market leading legal advisors, representing and assisting victims of non-fault road traffic accidents to recover their losses from the negligent party's insurance company. As specialists in the credit hire and repair sector, our expertise and knowledge ensure clients get the best representation with the minimum of inconvenience, obtaining settlement wherever possible reducing the need for court involvement. Our business is home to some high-performing and exceptionally talented people which reflects in our enviable success rate of winning the vast majority of cases over the last 12 months. You can be certain we can offer you a high-quality caseload, development & responsibility in equal measure. Be part of our future If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a team where your talents are valued and your potential is limitless, we want to hear from you! Don't miss this opportunity to be part of our success story. Apply now and embark on an exciting journey with us!
Role :Personal Injury Paralegal/Case Handler Location : Edinburgh Salary :£27,000-£30,000 Pertemps arelooking for a Personal Injury Paralegal or Case handler to work with our Edinburgh based client, an expert litigation law firm. Responsibilities : Handle a caseload of personal injury matters from inception to resolution Handling mainly RTApre-litigation claims Review medical reports and value injury claims P click apply for full job details
May 17, 2024
Full time
Role :Personal Injury Paralegal/Case Handler Location : Edinburgh Salary :£27,000-£30,000 Pertemps arelooking for a Personal Injury Paralegal or Case handler to work with our Edinburgh based client, an expert litigation law firm. Responsibilities : Handle a caseload of personal injury matters from inception to resolution Handling mainly RTApre-litigation claims Review medical reports and value injury claims P click apply for full job details
Associate Paralegal - Litigation & Law Enforcement, EMEA Apply Now Associate Paralegal - Litigation & Law Enforcement, EMEA at PlayStation Global United Kingdom, London Why PlayStation? PlayStation isn't just the Best Place to Play - it's also the Best Place to Work. Today, we're recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more. PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation. Role Overview: This role will be part of the Litigation team supporting on contentious consumer and commercial claims and law enforcement reporting across EMEA. You'll operate independently in appropriate matters and build strong relationships with internal partners. A good fit will be curious and keen to learn and will love being part of a team. What you'll be doing: Lead in managing smaller contentious consumer claims across the EMEA region (working with local counsel outside of the UK), and support on larger scale consumer, commercial and competition litigation matters. Specifically: Review, and gather input for, submissions and briefs; Support document review and production; Conduct legal research into issues relevant to litigation matters; Work with outside counsel to develop work plans and calendar / track key dates; Handle outside counsel litigation budgets and billing; and Design processes for file and document management. Build processes and best practices for matter management. Work with other legal and business teams on issues related to legal privilege, document retention and litigation risk. Triage, review, and prioritise a high volume of time sensitive requests from EMEA law enforcement agencies, including national police agencies. Collaborate with internal teams to investigate EMEA law enforcement requests and gather and filter data to respond to these requests in accordance with internal policies. Serve as a key contact point for EMEA law enforcement, answering follow-up questions and maintaining positive relationships. Handle, or provide internal training and support to enable, proactive reporting to EMEA law enforcement, were vital. Enhance operational workflows via process and policy improvements. What we're looking for: Proven tenure and paralegal experience in a similar role, preferably involving large scale regulatory investigations (such as commercial, class action, regulatory and competition-related lawsuits either in-house or at a law firm); as well as work with law enforcement agencies Undergraduate degree (e.g., B.A. or B.S.) or alternative proven experience. Experience of reviewing sensitive or confidential content in accordance with internal policies. Experience with document collection and production of emails and other electronic documents in complex litigation matters. Strong research and organisational skills and an ability to multi-task and meet contending priorities in a fast-paced environment. Ability to assess when to escalate to other team members. Willingness to dive into ambiguous issues and situations, requiring you to be a creative problem solver. Strong verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to adjust your communication style to reflect the needs of different audiences. Excellent attention to detail, and the ability to accurately analyse legal documents. Experience with eDiscovery platforms, such as Relativity and Office 365 eDiscovery an advantage but not essential. Experience, or a willingness to become familiar, with commonly used in-house matter management and legal billing tools Discretionary bonus opportunity Hybrid Working (within Flexmodes) Private Medical Insurance 25 days holiday per year On Site Gym Free soft drinks Access to cycle garage and showers Equal Opportunity Statement: Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. Depending upon where you are currently living, it may be necessary for you to relocate if you are appointed to this role. In order that we can ensure that we promptly provide any appropriate relocation support, please confirm the location at which you currently reside. Please select If Employee Referral, please provide the name of the employee who referred you. Do you wish to be considered for other roles? Do you hold the right to work in the UK? Please select If Other, please provide additional information regarding your right to work in the UK. UK Diversity & Inclusion - Voluntary Equal Opportunity Monitoring Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe Limited (' SIEE ') is committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Collecting diversity data is intended to help SIEE maintain equal opportunities best practice and identify barriers to workforce equality and diversity. Please read this notification and consent before you decide whether to submit your diversity data in the survey below. SIEE will treat all survey responses in the strictest confidence, and our personnel with decision-making role in the recruitment process can only see aggregated reports on the results of the survey and cannot allocate these aggregated reports to individual applicants. There is no obligation on you to provide diversity data, SIEE will treat all applicants the same regardless of whether they provide diversity data or not, and any responses to the survey will not affect our decision on your application. You can withdraw your consent at any time. The withdrawal of your consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing of your diversity data based on your consent before its withdrawal. 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May 17, 2024
Full time
Associate Paralegal - Litigation & Law Enforcement, EMEA Apply Now Associate Paralegal - Litigation & Law Enforcement, EMEA at PlayStation Global United Kingdom, London Why PlayStation? PlayStation isn't just the Best Place to Play - it's also the Best Place to Work. Today, we're recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more. PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation. Role Overview: This role will be part of the Litigation team supporting on contentious consumer and commercial claims and law enforcement reporting across EMEA. You'll operate independently in appropriate matters and build strong relationships with internal partners. A good fit will be curious and keen to learn and will love being part of a team. What you'll be doing: Lead in managing smaller contentious consumer claims across the EMEA region (working with local counsel outside of the UK), and support on larger scale consumer, commercial and competition litigation matters. Specifically: Review, and gather input for, submissions and briefs; Support document review and production; Conduct legal research into issues relevant to litigation matters; Work with outside counsel to develop work plans and calendar / track key dates; Handle outside counsel litigation budgets and billing; and Design processes for file and document management. Build processes and best practices for matter management. Work with other legal and business teams on issues related to legal privilege, document retention and litigation risk. Triage, review, and prioritise a high volume of time sensitive requests from EMEA law enforcement agencies, including national police agencies. Collaborate with internal teams to investigate EMEA law enforcement requests and gather and filter data to respond to these requests in accordance with internal policies. Serve as a key contact point for EMEA law enforcement, answering follow-up questions and maintaining positive relationships. Handle, or provide internal training and support to enable, proactive reporting to EMEA law enforcement, were vital. Enhance operational workflows via process and policy improvements. What we're looking for: Proven tenure and paralegal experience in a similar role, preferably involving large scale regulatory investigations (such as commercial, class action, regulatory and competition-related lawsuits either in-house or at a law firm); as well as work with law enforcement agencies Undergraduate degree (e.g., B.A. or B.S.) or alternative proven experience. Experience of reviewing sensitive or confidential content in accordance with internal policies. Experience with document collection and production of emails and other electronic documents in complex litigation matters. Strong research and organisational skills and an ability to multi-task and meet contending priorities in a fast-paced environment. Ability to assess when to escalate to other team members. Willingness to dive into ambiguous issues and situations, requiring you to be a creative problem solver. Strong verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to adjust your communication style to reflect the needs of different audiences. Excellent attention to detail, and the ability to accurately analyse legal documents. Experience with eDiscovery platforms, such as Relativity and Office 365 eDiscovery an advantage but not essential. Experience, or a willingness to become familiar, with commonly used in-house matter management and legal billing tools Discretionary bonus opportunity Hybrid Working (within Flexmodes) Private Medical Insurance 25 days holiday per year On Site Gym Free soft drinks Access to cycle garage and showers Equal Opportunity Statement: Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. Depending upon where you are currently living, it may be necessary for you to relocate if you are appointed to this role. In order that we can ensure that we promptly provide any appropriate relocation support, please confirm the location at which you currently reside. Please select If Employee Referral, please provide the name of the employee who referred you. Do you wish to be considered for other roles? Do you hold the right to work in the UK? Please select If Other, please provide additional information regarding your right to work in the UK. UK Diversity & Inclusion - Voluntary Equal Opportunity Monitoring Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe Limited (' SIEE ') is committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Collecting diversity data is intended to help SIEE maintain equal opportunities best practice and identify barriers to workforce equality and diversity. Please read this notification and consent before you decide whether to submit your diversity data in the survey below. SIEE will treat all survey responses in the strictest confidence, and our personnel with decision-making role in the recruitment process can only see aggregated reports on the results of the survey and cannot allocate these aggregated reports to individual applicants. There is no obligation on you to provide diversity data, SIEE will treat all applicants the same regardless of whether they provide diversity data or not, and any responses to the survey will not affect our decision on your application. You can withdraw your consent at any time. The withdrawal of your consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing of your diversity data based on your consent before its withdrawal. Please tick this box to confirm that you explicitly consent to providing the diversity data below, including the below sensitive information on your racial or ethnic origin, your sexual orientation and your gender identity, and to SIEE using this data as (Select one) Consent Do not consent How would you describe your gender identity? (Select one) Male Female Intersex Non-binary Prefer to self-describe Prefer not to say How would you describe your nationality and/or ethnicity? (Select one) Asian or Asian British - Indian Asian or Asian British - Chinese Asian or Asian British - Bangladeshi Asian or Asian British - Any other Asian background Asian or Asian British - Pakistani Asian or Asian British - Japanese White - English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British White - Irish White - Gypsy or Irish Traveller White - Any other White background Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups - White and Black Caribbean Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups - White and Black African Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups - White and Asian Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups - Any other Mixed or Multiple ethnic background Black, African, Caribbean or Black British - African Black, African, Caribbean or Black British - Caribbean Black, African, Caribbean or Black British - Any other Black, African or Caribbean background Other ethnic group - Arab Any other ethnic group Prefer not to say Do you identify as transgender? (Select one) Yes No Prefer not to say How would you describe your sexual orientation? (Select one) Heterosexual/ straight Gay Bisexual Lesbian Prefer to self-describe Prefer not to say
Role : Personal Injury Paralegal/Case Handler Location : Edinburgh Salary : 27,000- 30,000 Pertemps are looking for a Personal Injury Paralegal or Case handler to work with our Edinburgh based client, an expert litigation law firm. Responsibilities : Handle a caseload of personal injury matters from inception to resolution Handling mainly RTA pre-litigation claims Review medical reports and value injury claims Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings accurately and efficiently. Investigate causation of claims Negotiate settlement or identify claims for litigation Maintain regular communication with clients About You : Previous experience as a paralegal, with a focus on personal injury/RTAs. Knowledge of Scottish legal procedures and regulations Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. Proficient in legal research and document preparation. Benefits : Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Professional development opportunities. Collaborative and supportive work environment.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Role : Personal Injury Paralegal/Case Handler Location : Edinburgh Salary : 27,000- 30,000 Pertemps are looking for a Personal Injury Paralegal or Case handler to work with our Edinburgh based client, an expert litigation law firm. Responsibilities : Handle a caseload of personal injury matters from inception to resolution Handling mainly RTA pre-litigation claims Review medical reports and value injury claims Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings accurately and efficiently. Investigate causation of claims Negotiate settlement or identify claims for litigation Maintain regular communication with clients About You : Previous experience as a paralegal, with a focus on personal injury/RTAs. Knowledge of Scottish legal procedures and regulations Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. Proficient in legal research and document preparation. Benefits : Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Professional development opportunities. Collaborative and supportive work environment.
FR Recruitment & Training Limited
Penwortham, Lancashire
Our client in Preston is looking for an individual to deal with a full pre litigated caseload of up to 100 files. Personal injury paralegal Motor / RTA fee earner Personal Injury Paralegal RTA This is a great chance to develop your legal career with a top law firm. Our client is looking to attract a number of enthusiastic candidates, eager to improve their skills and benefit from training which is second-to-none. Previous Experience: Around 6 months or more pre-litigated RTA experience and knowledge of the MOJ Portal, from either a claimant or defendant background. The role is designed to encourage you to grow your own case load as well as receiving training on the firm s tailored training program and their own case management systems. Ideally, you will have around 6 months experience. You will have experience of the MOJ Portal, a solid academic background and a desire to progress and develop your insurance career. Please contact Farhad Khan, legal recruitment consultant, to discuss the role in more detail or apply through the vacancy for immediate consideration. The FR Group are a legal recruitment expert and the UK's leading law firms trust us with their legal vacancies. You can therefore apply for our jobs with confidence. We will always discuss the role and seek your approval before submitting an application directly to the decision maker.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Our client in Preston is looking for an individual to deal with a full pre litigated caseload of up to 100 files. Personal injury paralegal Motor / RTA fee earner Personal Injury Paralegal RTA This is a great chance to develop your legal career with a top law firm. Our client is looking to attract a number of enthusiastic candidates, eager to improve their skills and benefit from training which is second-to-none. Previous Experience: Around 6 months or more pre-litigated RTA experience and knowledge of the MOJ Portal, from either a claimant or defendant background. The role is designed to encourage you to grow your own case load as well as receiving training on the firm s tailored training program and their own case management systems. Ideally, you will have around 6 months experience. You will have experience of the MOJ Portal, a solid academic background and a desire to progress and develop your insurance career. Please contact Farhad Khan, legal recruitment consultant, to discuss the role in more detail or apply through the vacancy for immediate consideration. The FR Group are a legal recruitment expert and the UK's leading law firms trust us with their legal vacancies. You can therefore apply for our jobs with confidence. We will always discuss the role and seek your approval before submitting an application directly to the decision maker.
FR Recruitment & Training Limited
Penwortham, Lancashire
The FR Group are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading law firm based in Preston, Lancashire who are currently seeking a Personal Injury Fee Earner/Litigation Executive to join their successful Personal Injury Department. Due to growth and expansion they are looking for an RTA Fee Earner/Paralegal to handle a caseload of litigated files. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in RTA claims. You will be working for an industry leader in personal injury claims. In addition to excellent working conditions, there is a structured career path and a wide range of benefits on offer. Applications are invited from experienced Fee Earners/Paralegals/Litigation Executives with a minimum of 6 months RTA experience. It is essential you have the relevant experience as you will be expected to somewhat hit the ground running. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable law firm and gain valuable experience. Role: Personal Injury Fee Earner/Litigation Executive Salary: Negotiable dependant upon experience. Please only apply for this opportunity if you have the requisite skills and experience. If you would like any further information please contact Farhad at The FR Group.
May 17, 2024
Full time
The FR Group are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading law firm based in Preston, Lancashire who are currently seeking a Personal Injury Fee Earner/Litigation Executive to join their successful Personal Injury Department. Due to growth and expansion they are looking for an RTA Fee Earner/Paralegal to handle a caseload of litigated files. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in RTA claims. You will be working for an industry leader in personal injury claims. In addition to excellent working conditions, there is a structured career path and a wide range of benefits on offer. Applications are invited from experienced Fee Earners/Paralegals/Litigation Executives with a minimum of 6 months RTA experience. It is essential you have the relevant experience as you will be expected to somewhat hit the ground running. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable law firm and gain valuable experience. Role: Personal Injury Fee Earner/Litigation Executive Salary: Negotiable dependant upon experience. Please only apply for this opportunity if you have the requisite skills and experience. If you would like any further information please contact Farhad at The FR Group.
Role: Employment Paralegal Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. Choosing a career with Duncan Lewis is choosing a law firm that is the largest provider of publicly funded (legal aid) legal services in the country and has a growing private client practice. We have been Investors in People Gold Standard accredited for over 15 years and are continuously applauded nationally for the work that it does. Having demonstrated unparalleled legal expertise and a commitment to justice, we were awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards. We are named as one of the Times 200 Best Law Firms. In 2021 we were celebrated by the Chambers Europe Award as an 'outstanding firm' for diversity and inclusion. In previous years we have been awarded a number of awards, including the Law Society Excellence Award for Large Law Firm of the Year in 2020, Access to Justice at the UK Legal Diversity Awards in 2019 and the Family Law Firm of the Year at the 2015 Family Law Awards, to name just a few. Duncan Lewis is Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 Information Management accredited. We look to recruit dedicated and talented employees in both legal and non-legal capacities, and we are always interested to receive applications from quality candidates. Training and diversity are at the heart of Duncan Lewis, and we remain proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce. If you can demonstrate a strong commitment to the areas of law provided by the firm, and you are keen to build a career with us, please apply online with your details and CV. Employment Department Background: Our Employment lawyers advise on all employment law related matters and act on behalf of claimants and respondents in all contentious employment law proceedings in the Employment Tribunals, County Courts and the High Court; delivering advice from the start of a potential claim through to its conclusion by settlement or litigation. Our team offers advice and assistance to employees and employers on matters such as redundancy, disciplinary and / or grievance proceedings and investigations, whistleblowing, and restrictive covenants, confidentiality and injunctions. As expert mediators our team are able to resolve matters through settlement agreements, negotiations and mediations. Main Responsibilities of the Role Report directly to Department Director Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients' needs Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Employment cases including all types of Discrimination claims; Unfair Dismissal; Redundancy; TUPE; negotiating Settlement Agreements; Mediation; Breach of Contract; Conduct matters and matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases Dealing with correspondence Maintaining accurate time costing procedures Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly Ensuring compliance with file management. Key Skills Required Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of Employment Law A strong academic background with a Law degree Legal experience as an Employment Paralegal/Advisor Clear understanding and application of Employment Laws Business acumen and the ability to market the Company Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance Committed team player, self -motivated and professional Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please visit our website and apply using our online process for your application to be considered. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THE ABOVE VACANCY
May 16, 2024
Full time
Role: Employment Paralegal Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. Choosing a career with Duncan Lewis is choosing a law firm that is the largest provider of publicly funded (legal aid) legal services in the country and has a growing private client practice. We have been Investors in People Gold Standard accredited for over 15 years and are continuously applauded nationally for the work that it does. Having demonstrated unparalleled legal expertise and a commitment to justice, we were awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards. We are named as one of the Times 200 Best Law Firms. In 2021 we were celebrated by the Chambers Europe Award as an 'outstanding firm' for diversity and inclusion. In previous years we have been awarded a number of awards, including the Law Society Excellence Award for Large Law Firm of the Year in 2020, Access to Justice at the UK Legal Diversity Awards in 2019 and the Family Law Firm of the Year at the 2015 Family Law Awards, to name just a few. Duncan Lewis is Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 Information Management accredited. We look to recruit dedicated and talented employees in both legal and non-legal capacities, and we are always interested to receive applications from quality candidates. Training and diversity are at the heart of Duncan Lewis, and we remain proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce. If you can demonstrate a strong commitment to the areas of law provided by the firm, and you are keen to build a career with us, please apply online with your details and CV. Employment Department Background: Our Employment lawyers advise on all employment law related matters and act on behalf of claimants and respondents in all contentious employment law proceedings in the Employment Tribunals, County Courts and the High Court; delivering advice from the start of a potential claim through to its conclusion by settlement or litigation. Our team offers advice and assistance to employees and employers on matters such as redundancy, disciplinary and / or grievance proceedings and investigations, whistleblowing, and restrictive covenants, confidentiality and injunctions. As expert mediators our team are able to resolve matters through settlement agreements, negotiations and mediations. Main Responsibilities of the Role Report directly to Department Director Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients' needs Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Employment cases including all types of Discrimination claims; Unfair Dismissal; Redundancy; TUPE; negotiating Settlement Agreements; Mediation; Breach of Contract; Conduct matters and matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases Dealing with correspondence Maintaining accurate time costing procedures Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly Ensuring compliance with file management. Key Skills Required Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of Employment Law A strong academic background with a Law degree Legal experience as an Employment Paralegal/Advisor Clear understanding and application of Employment Laws Business acumen and the ability to market the Company Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance Committed team player, self -motivated and professional Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please visit our website and apply using our online process for your application to be considered. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THE ABOVE VACANCY
The Vacancy An excellent opportunity to work with Jane Weakley and Caron Heyes, highly regarded clinical negligence lawyers on their work on a range of casework. Inclusiveness and Diversity At Fieldfisher, led by the social model of disability, we are working towards removing accessibility barriers and maximising disability and neurodiversity inclusion in our recruitment processes. Should you have any accessibility requirements, please contact a member of Fieldfisher's Recruitment Team who will work with you to implement suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are treated in the strictest of confidence and we would appreciate your feedback to ensure we can provide an accessible and enjoyable recruitment process.For accessibility information on our Birmingham offices, please visit our website. What can you expect? You will be working in a collaborative team role, as part of a wider group supporting senior fee earners in the PIMN group with their casework. You will sometimes work directly with Caron or Jane, sometimes with their colleagues, Will Jones and Deborah Nadel, Louise Astill, and Libby Ferrier. The work will encompass client-facing meetings, attending Court, attending negotiation meetings, document work, and business development. It will be stimulating and dynamic. You will be given the full opportunity to meet your colleagues within the Personal Injury and Medical Negligence Department across our offices and to embed yourself in the life of the Department and the wider firm. A bit about the role: Liaising with clients and taking and preparing witness statements on issues of breach of duty, causation and quantum Attending court hearings Preparing court applications and supporting statements, attending conferences with counsel and experts and clients in preparation for Court hearings Attending Conferences with counsel and expert witnesses and preparing notes Preparing approaches to Medical Experts and draft instructions Reviewing medical records and preparing medical chronologies for expert instructions Working on preparing quantum schedules assessing multi-million-pound claims Attending round table settlement meetings Preparing Disclosure Attending Inquests Drafting case studies to go on our website Supporting and attending business development events A bit about you Strong educational background with a minimum grade of 2:1. Experience as a Paralegal in a personal injury or medical negligence practice. Reliable and professional. Team player. Ability to work methodically and at pace, including when time pressured. Excellent time management and numeracy skills. Ability to manage workload and deadlines. Willingness to travel to different offices What can we offer you? Our people are at the core of what we do. Fieldfisher's benefits package is designed to enable all colleagues to thrive in an inclusive and supportive environment. These benefits range from private health insurance, life assurance & income protection, flexi-gym discounts, season ticket loans, bike-to-work loans and much more. Fieldfisher Birmingham is based in Blythe Park, Solihull that is perfect for those who prefer to escape the hustle and bustle of city centre working. This office in particular has become renowned for working closely and collaboratively with colleagues across the UK and international Fieldfisher Networks and has a future of growth and potential. Our hybrid-working model enables our people to work alongside our Business Support Professionals, Lawyers and Partners supporting major project work in key areas such as Tech, Litigation and Competition in an open plan workspace that encourages a sense of camaraderie.We understand the importance of collaboration outside of work with lots of different clubs and networks for our people to get involved in, including quiz nights, book club, choir, firm-funded yoga, fitness challenges, football teams, and inclusive events with our nominated charity partners. If you would like to know more, chat with our recruitment team or visit our social media channels to see for yourself! Culture & personal development We're a firm with real entrepreneurial drive and we don't believe in squashing people's individuality. We want you to use your unique talents and experiences to help the firm grow. You can only do that by being yourself. And working closely and collaboratively with people throughout the firm. That's why we foster a culture that encourages you to be yourself.We'll give you bespoke support to develop your own career. Whether that's through allowing you to "access all areas" across the firm, funding you through training for professional development qualifications, or making sure you have a structured career plan, we'll make sure your talents are being nurtured. The Firm Fieldfisher is Times Top 20 Law Firm, a highly commended firm in the European Financial Times Innovative Lawyers rankings and is repeatedly nominated for awards in areas including dispute resolution, M&A and IP. Many of our lawyers are recognised by legal directories as leading professionals in their areas of specialism and we are top two-ranked in a number of our key practice areas.Our network spans over 1,800 people across 26 international offices in 12 countries.We operate across our offices in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Beijing, Belfast (2), Berlin, Birmingham, Bologna, Brussels, Dublin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Guangzhou, Hamburg, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Manchester, Milan, Munich, Paris, Rome, Shanghai, Turin, Venice, Vienna and Silicon Valley.Fieldfisher aims to ensure equality of opportunity and we are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff. All applications will only be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role.
May 16, 2024
Full time
The Vacancy An excellent opportunity to work with Jane Weakley and Caron Heyes, highly regarded clinical negligence lawyers on their work on a range of casework. Inclusiveness and Diversity At Fieldfisher, led by the social model of disability, we are working towards removing accessibility barriers and maximising disability and neurodiversity inclusion in our recruitment processes. Should you have any accessibility requirements, please contact a member of Fieldfisher's Recruitment Team who will work with you to implement suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are treated in the strictest of confidence and we would appreciate your feedback to ensure we can provide an accessible and enjoyable recruitment process.For accessibility information on our Birmingham offices, please visit our website. What can you expect? You will be working in a collaborative team role, as part of a wider group supporting senior fee earners in the PIMN group with their casework. You will sometimes work directly with Caron or Jane, sometimes with their colleagues, Will Jones and Deborah Nadel, Louise Astill, and Libby Ferrier. The work will encompass client-facing meetings, attending Court, attending negotiation meetings, document work, and business development. It will be stimulating and dynamic. You will be given the full opportunity to meet your colleagues within the Personal Injury and Medical Negligence Department across our offices and to embed yourself in the life of the Department and the wider firm. A bit about the role: Liaising with clients and taking and preparing witness statements on issues of breach of duty, causation and quantum Attending court hearings Preparing court applications and supporting statements, attending conferences with counsel and experts and clients in preparation for Court hearings Attending Conferences with counsel and expert witnesses and preparing notes Preparing approaches to Medical Experts and draft instructions Reviewing medical records and preparing medical chronologies for expert instructions Working on preparing quantum schedules assessing multi-million-pound claims Attending round table settlement meetings Preparing Disclosure Attending Inquests Drafting case studies to go on our website Supporting and attending business development events A bit about you Strong educational background with a minimum grade of 2:1. Experience as a Paralegal in a personal injury or medical negligence practice. Reliable and professional. Team player. Ability to work methodically and at pace, including when time pressured. Excellent time management and numeracy skills. Ability to manage workload and deadlines. Willingness to travel to different offices What can we offer you? Our people are at the core of what we do. Fieldfisher's benefits package is designed to enable all colleagues to thrive in an inclusive and supportive environment. These benefits range from private health insurance, life assurance & income protection, flexi-gym discounts, season ticket loans, bike-to-work loans and much more. Fieldfisher Birmingham is based in Blythe Park, Solihull that is perfect for those who prefer to escape the hustle and bustle of city centre working. This office in particular has become renowned for working closely and collaboratively with colleagues across the UK and international Fieldfisher Networks and has a future of growth and potential. Our hybrid-working model enables our people to work alongside our Business Support Professionals, Lawyers and Partners supporting major project work in key areas such as Tech, Litigation and Competition in an open plan workspace that encourages a sense of camaraderie.We understand the importance of collaboration outside of work with lots of different clubs and networks for our people to get involved in, including quiz nights, book club, choir, firm-funded yoga, fitness challenges, football teams, and inclusive events with our nominated charity partners. If you would like to know more, chat with our recruitment team or visit our social media channels to see for yourself! Culture & personal development We're a firm with real entrepreneurial drive and we don't believe in squashing people's individuality. We want you to use your unique talents and experiences to help the firm grow. You can only do that by being yourself. And working closely and collaboratively with people throughout the firm. That's why we foster a culture that encourages you to be yourself.We'll give you bespoke support to develop your own career. Whether that's through allowing you to "access all areas" across the firm, funding you through training for professional development qualifications, or making sure you have a structured career plan, we'll make sure your talents are being nurtured. The Firm Fieldfisher is Times Top 20 Law Firm, a highly commended firm in the European Financial Times Innovative Lawyers rankings and is repeatedly nominated for awards in areas including dispute resolution, M&A and IP. Many of our lawyers are recognised by legal directories as leading professionals in their areas of specialism and we are top two-ranked in a number of our key practice areas.Our network spans over 1,800 people across 26 international offices in 12 countries.We operate across our offices in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Beijing, Belfast (2), Berlin, Birmingham, Bologna, Brussels, Dublin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Guangzhou, Hamburg, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Manchester, Milan, Munich, Paris, Rome, Shanghai, Turin, Venice, Vienna and Silicon Valley.Fieldfisher aims to ensure equality of opportunity and we are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff. All applications will only be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role.
Paralegal London, WC1N Full Time £22,000 - £25,000 Monday Friday; 09:30am 5:30pm Hugh Cartwright & Amin is a well-established commercial law firm based in Chancery Lane, the heart of London's historic legal district. The Firm provides a pragmatic, tailored, efficient and cost-effective legal service to a varied clientele, including entrepreneurs, banks, investors, businesses, corporations, trusts, charities, diplomats, and governments. Most of our clients are referred to the Firm by existing clients or by our partners. In this role, you will work either with the litigation or the conveyancing team gaining first-hand experience in high-quality work. There is the potential of a training contract for a suitable applicant. The successful candidate will earn £22,000 - £25,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications, to be discussed at interview. This position would be ideal for someone looking to work and gain experience in the Law sector. Candidates looking to seek experience to coincide with their qualifications are encouraged to apply. Paralegal experience would also be ideal, but is not essential. What can you expect in return? 20 days holidays plus bank holidays Nest Government pension Close to major underground stations Are you the right person for the job? If you have the following, then the answer is yes! A good educational background is essential Experience in a similar role is an advantage You will have an interest in law You will have excellent communication skills The ability to articulate legal principles What will your role as a Paralegal look like? Researching for legal cases Preparing legal documents Handling confidential client or case information Creating reports for Solicitors based on case specifications Conducting interviews with clients and providing them with legal information Monitoring changes to government guidelines or regulations and submitting reports on pertinent changes Contacting courts to obtain evidence and transcripts Going to court when necessary Organising legal files Undertaking general office work What s next? It s easy! Click APPLY now! We can t wait to hear from you!
May 16, 2024
Full time
Paralegal London, WC1N Full Time £22,000 - £25,000 Monday Friday; 09:30am 5:30pm Hugh Cartwright & Amin is a well-established commercial law firm based in Chancery Lane, the heart of London's historic legal district. The Firm provides a pragmatic, tailored, efficient and cost-effective legal service to a varied clientele, including entrepreneurs, banks, investors, businesses, corporations, trusts, charities, diplomats, and governments. Most of our clients are referred to the Firm by existing clients or by our partners. In this role, you will work either with the litigation or the conveyancing team gaining first-hand experience in high-quality work. There is the potential of a training contract for a suitable applicant. The successful candidate will earn £22,000 - £25,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications, to be discussed at interview. This position would be ideal for someone looking to work and gain experience in the Law sector. Candidates looking to seek experience to coincide with their qualifications are encouraged to apply. Paralegal experience would also be ideal, but is not essential. What can you expect in return? 20 days holidays plus bank holidays Nest Government pension Close to major underground stations Are you the right person for the job? If you have the following, then the answer is yes! A good educational background is essential Experience in a similar role is an advantage You will have an interest in law You will have excellent communication skills The ability to articulate legal principles What will your role as a Paralegal look like? Researching for legal cases Preparing legal documents Handling confidential client or case information Creating reports for Solicitors based on case specifications Conducting interviews with clients and providing them with legal information Monitoring changes to government guidelines or regulations and submitting reports on pertinent changes Contacting courts to obtain evidence and transcripts Going to court when necessary Organising legal files Undertaking general office work What s next? It s easy! Click APPLY now! We can t wait to hear from you!
Are you a law graduate looking for training and development with a view to achieving qualified status as a Chartered Legal Executive and then Solicitor at the end of your training period? WorkNest is looking for Paralegals to join our Employment Law Team based in Chester. What we're looking for: Possession of a good standard law degree and, ideally, a completed LPC Work in a legal environment or previous paralegal experience preferable but not essential Working knowledge of basic legal principles Interest in developing a knowledge of employment law Efficient working in line with a largely fixed fee model Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines whilst maintaining high standards of service Evidence of commercial awareness and high standards of client care Evidence of a good level of achievement of business objectives and client satisfaction Behaviours aligned with WorkNest values Team player What you'll be doing: During the period of the training, you will provide high quality, pragmatic and efficient advice and assistance to WorkNest's colleagues initially before progressing to deal directly with clients. To provide brilliant service as a junior member of our advisory, litigation or contracts and handbook teams. Main Duties and Responsibilities: To draft, using template documents and following the instructions of the individual adviser, contracts, handbooks and a range of letters and documents for clients. To assist colleagues in the preparation of ET cases. To assist colleagues by researching legal points In due course to provide basic telephone and email advice direct to clients on basic employment law queries, subject to suitable supervision. To make sure all advice to clients is timely, efficient, accurate, practical, and commercial. To adhere to WorkNest's requirements and relevant professional standards in dealings with clients. To undertake conscientiously all training to ensure that learning and development needs are met. To support the team as directed enabling them to provide high quality advice and legally compliant documentation to clients to ensure we provide the best fixed fee legal & ER advisory service in the UK Any other duties as reasonably requested by your line manager to meet the needs of the business. Where you'll be working: The position will be based in our Aldford, Chester office. What's in it for you £23,400 per annum and an attractive company benefits package, including: Health Cash plan Life Assurance Up to £15 per month fitness subsidence Hybrid working arrangements Auto Enrolment Pension contributions after 3 months service Birthday Day off VITO Days - up to 2 days per holiday year paid volunteering Free Will writing service EAP & Wellbeing services Who we are WorkNest is part of the GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) division within Marlowe PLC. We are a powerhouse of employment law, HR and health and safety support services, weaving pragmatic advice with powerful technology platforms. We have experienced exceptional growth over the last 24 months, fuelled by the acquisition of several leading business services groups, including: Law at Work, Ellis Whittam, Youmanage, esphr, HRSP, HR Solutions and Vista. Our purpose is to advance the way people work. We achieve this by helping employers proactively overcome their employment, safety, and wellbeing challenges, working alongside internal teams, or providing a fully outsourced solution. In fact, over 40,000 UK employers (in 45 vertical sectors) now seek our help on some of their most sensitive issues. We like to think that this is due to our focus on high quality, pragmatic and professional advice and service. Up for the challenge? If you share our values of Brilliant Service, Optimism, Integrity and One Team, please use the purple 'apply now' button to begin your application. You'll be asked to submit a CV and covering letter outlining how you fulfil the person specification for this post. WorkNest is committed to creating a culture of Inclusion?and ensuring that everyone - job applicants, clients, colleagues, and anyone else we deal with - is treated fairly and with respect. We continuously review our policies and processes to support our aim to create a diverse team, however, please speak to our Talent and Recruitment specialist if there are any adjustments, we need to make to ensure, a genuine equality of opportunity. Closing date: 25th May 2024 REF-213656
May 15, 2024
Full time
Are you a law graduate looking for training and development with a view to achieving qualified status as a Chartered Legal Executive and then Solicitor at the end of your training period? WorkNest is looking for Paralegals to join our Employment Law Team based in Chester. What we're looking for: Possession of a good standard law degree and, ideally, a completed LPC Work in a legal environment or previous paralegal experience preferable but not essential Working knowledge of basic legal principles Interest in developing a knowledge of employment law Efficient working in line with a largely fixed fee model Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines whilst maintaining high standards of service Evidence of commercial awareness and high standards of client care Evidence of a good level of achievement of business objectives and client satisfaction Behaviours aligned with WorkNest values Team player What you'll be doing: During the period of the training, you will provide high quality, pragmatic and efficient advice and assistance to WorkNest's colleagues initially before progressing to deal directly with clients. To provide brilliant service as a junior member of our advisory, litigation or contracts and handbook teams. Main Duties and Responsibilities: To draft, using template documents and following the instructions of the individual adviser, contracts, handbooks and a range of letters and documents for clients. To assist colleagues in the preparation of ET cases. To assist colleagues by researching legal points In due course to provide basic telephone and email advice direct to clients on basic employment law queries, subject to suitable supervision. To make sure all advice to clients is timely, efficient, accurate, practical, and commercial. To adhere to WorkNest's requirements and relevant professional standards in dealings with clients. To undertake conscientiously all training to ensure that learning and development needs are met. To support the team as directed enabling them to provide high quality advice and legally compliant documentation to clients to ensure we provide the best fixed fee legal & ER advisory service in the UK Any other duties as reasonably requested by your line manager to meet the needs of the business. Where you'll be working: The position will be based in our Aldford, Chester office. What's in it for you £23,400 per annum and an attractive company benefits package, including: Health Cash plan Life Assurance Up to £15 per month fitness subsidence Hybrid working arrangements Auto Enrolment Pension contributions after 3 months service Birthday Day off VITO Days - up to 2 days per holiday year paid volunteering Free Will writing service EAP & Wellbeing services Who we are WorkNest is part of the GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) division within Marlowe PLC. We are a powerhouse of employment law, HR and health and safety support services, weaving pragmatic advice with powerful technology platforms. We have experienced exceptional growth over the last 24 months, fuelled by the acquisition of several leading business services groups, including: Law at Work, Ellis Whittam, Youmanage, esphr, HRSP, HR Solutions and Vista. Our purpose is to advance the way people work. We achieve this by helping employers proactively overcome their employment, safety, and wellbeing challenges, working alongside internal teams, or providing a fully outsourced solution. In fact, over 40,000 UK employers (in 45 vertical sectors) now seek our help on some of their most sensitive issues. We like to think that this is due to our focus on high quality, pragmatic and professional advice and service. Up for the challenge? If you share our values of Brilliant Service, Optimism, Integrity and One Team, please use the purple 'apply now' button to begin your application. You'll be asked to submit a CV and covering letter outlining how you fulfil the person specification for this post. WorkNest is committed to creating a culture of Inclusion?and ensuring that everyone - job applicants, clients, colleagues, and anyone else we deal with - is treated fairly and with respect. We continuously review our policies and processes to support our aim to create a diverse team, however, please speak to our Talent and Recruitment specialist if there are any adjustments, we need to make to ensure, a genuine equality of opportunity. Closing date: 25th May 2024 REF-213656
Paralegal - Inside IR35 Contract Term: 12 months (possible extension) Contracting Authority: Government Legal Department (GLD) Location: Hybrid working (3 days per week in Leeds or Manchester office and remaining WFH) Purpose of the role: A GLD paralegal is someone with legal knowledge, experience and/or qualifications who undertakes legal tasks that would otherwise be carried out by a lawyer. The role involves working to deliver GLD's service to clients under an appropriate level of supervision including in preparing legal documents, undertaking legal research, supporting project management and promoting knowledge management. When the business need arises, the post-holder will be expected to support Business Management colleagues with their work. The specific work tasks of the role are likely to vary depending on the Division and Team to which the post-holder is allocated, with differing levels of accountability for owning caseloads/pieces of advice/matter/bill work. The post-holder should have the interpersonal skills to work as part of a team and to interact with departmental/cross divisional colleagues, and other stakeholders. They will be able to prioritise work effectively, work to deadlines and showcase behaviours that align to GLD's culture and values. The post-holder will typically report to a lawyer but will often support a wider team, subject to workloads and available resources. The main duties and responsibilities of the Paralegal would be: Acting at all times in accordance with GLD's standards and policies and maintaining a professional, responsible, responsive and courteous service to maintain GLD's excellent reputation with stakeholders and clients. Providing legal support to lawyers to help them build and maintain good relationships with clients. Playing an active role in legal awareness for clients. Carrying out legal research, presenting results and using it to inform notes or first drafts of advice. Assisting with the management of large-scale projects such as secondary legislation, implementing new agreements, procurements, litigation and other dispute resolution and coordinating these elements across Government departments. Planning and implementing legal projects for the team, including providing process updates. Making effective use of information and case management/filing systems (whether electronic or hard copy), including storing and retrieving information. Contributing to the Division's Knowledge Management material Collating and disseminating legal know-how and updates from a range of sources. Assisting with management of Knowledge Management (KM) for the Division, including ensuring that the Division's knowledge is well maintained and easily accessible, supporting the Division's contribution to GLD's KM activities. You'll have: Strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to work flexibly, effectively and across teams Strong organisational skills, with an ability to prioritise caseloads and tasks and work to tight deadlines. Demonstratable confidence with the ability to act independently and quickly get to grips with a complex area. A willingness to adapt to change and promote the positive benefits of a culture of continuous improvement. The ability to work at pace, dealing with high volumes of complex work Excellent written and verbal communication skills A Law degree or equivalent experience If this role sounds like something that you would be interested in, please click the link to apply or get in touch with (url removed) Disability confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, GLD guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Commitment GLD guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (url removed) We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. In applying for this role you acknowledge the following, this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different. Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.
May 14, 2024
Contractor
Paralegal - Inside IR35 Contract Term: 12 months (possible extension) Contracting Authority: Government Legal Department (GLD) Location: Hybrid working (3 days per week in Leeds or Manchester office and remaining WFH) Purpose of the role: A GLD paralegal is someone with legal knowledge, experience and/or qualifications who undertakes legal tasks that would otherwise be carried out by a lawyer. The role involves working to deliver GLD's service to clients under an appropriate level of supervision including in preparing legal documents, undertaking legal research, supporting project management and promoting knowledge management. When the business need arises, the post-holder will be expected to support Business Management colleagues with their work. The specific work tasks of the role are likely to vary depending on the Division and Team to which the post-holder is allocated, with differing levels of accountability for owning caseloads/pieces of advice/matter/bill work. The post-holder should have the interpersonal skills to work as part of a team and to interact with departmental/cross divisional colleagues, and other stakeholders. They will be able to prioritise work effectively, work to deadlines and showcase behaviours that align to GLD's culture and values. The post-holder will typically report to a lawyer but will often support a wider team, subject to workloads and available resources. The main duties and responsibilities of the Paralegal would be: Acting at all times in accordance with GLD's standards and policies and maintaining a professional, responsible, responsive and courteous service to maintain GLD's excellent reputation with stakeholders and clients. Providing legal support to lawyers to help them build and maintain good relationships with clients. Playing an active role in legal awareness for clients. Carrying out legal research, presenting results and using it to inform notes or first drafts of advice. Assisting with the management of large-scale projects such as secondary legislation, implementing new agreements, procurements, litigation and other dispute resolution and coordinating these elements across Government departments. Planning and implementing legal projects for the team, including providing process updates. Making effective use of information and case management/filing systems (whether electronic or hard copy), including storing and retrieving information. Contributing to the Division's Knowledge Management material Collating and disseminating legal know-how and updates from a range of sources. Assisting with management of Knowledge Management (KM) for the Division, including ensuring that the Division's knowledge is well maintained and easily accessible, supporting the Division's contribution to GLD's KM activities. You'll have: Strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to work flexibly, effectively and across teams Strong organisational skills, with an ability to prioritise caseloads and tasks and work to tight deadlines. Demonstratable confidence with the ability to act independently and quickly get to grips with a complex area. A willingness to adapt to change and promote the positive benefits of a culture of continuous improvement. The ability to work at pace, dealing with high volumes of complex work Excellent written and verbal communication skills A Law degree or equivalent experience If this role sounds like something that you would be interested in, please click the link to apply or get in touch with (url removed) Disability confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, GLD guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Commitment GLD guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (url removed) We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. In applying for this role you acknowledge the following, this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different. Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.
Are you looking for a rewarding career in law, with a fresh, innovative law firm determined to do things differently? Do you want to work within one of Britain's fastest growing companies? Why work for us We believe that dedicated and hard-working people should be paid fairly. We also know that whilst money is not everyone's motivator, the remuneration package is still an important factor when choosing where you want to build your career. In addition to your basic package, you will receive: Company sick pay 25 days of holiday leave, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional holiday leaveFree access, for you and your immediate family to our Team member's benefits which includes access to GPs, mental health practitioner, nutritionists, retail discounts, legal advice lines, and more.We are looking for people who want a career and who aim to be the best in their field. That is why we support our team with their continued professional development whether that is through bespoke in-house training, through to sponsorship for externally recognised training and qualifications. Not only is the package you receive important, so are the workplace facilities you will use daily. We have modern offices with an onsite subsidised bistro, a break room with pool and foosball tables along with a TV. We have free tea and coffee at the coffee bars around the office and bowls of fruit throughout. Free parking at the office is also available for all team members. What you will be doing As a Paralegal in our firm, you will benefit from a 3-month training program covering all the technical skills and knowledge you need. You will have dedicated training and support on our case management and telephony systems, along with in-depth training in Landlord & Tenant Law.You will be responsible for your own portfolio of clients ensuring they receive a market leading service with the customer at the heart of everything you do. You will be helping Landlords and their Letting Agents obtain possession of their rental properties and recover any money outstanding from their tenants. In addition to speaking regularly with your clients, during a typical day you will: Draft and serve possession notice on tenants renting in England and Wales. Draft claim forms and particular of claim for possession and debt matter, sending them to the court for issue. prepare bundles for court hearings, liaising with your client and the agent attending court to ensure they have everything they need. Support the Senior Paralegals with the handling of defended litigation, by liaising with clients and taking instructions. Review files and provide supervised advice to our insurer clients and their policy holders as to the prospects of success in a case, or the risks associated with it. Manage inbound post on your clients matters, ensuring all directions of the court and legislative timescales are met. Adhere to all policies, standard operating procedures, regulatory and business service level agreements and undertake any other reasonable requests. About you Ultimately, we care much more about the person you are, how you think and how you approach things, than a list of qualifications on a CV. Even If you can't say 'Yes' to all of the below, but are committed, self-motivated and passionate about customer service, then get in touch with us. You will be an excellent communicator, mostly on the telephone but in writing too. Customer service is what sets us apart and experience delivering a market-leading service is a must have. You will be proficient in Microsoft word and outlook. Experience with Adobe Pro is advantageous. Attention to detail is a must, as you will be drafting and reviewing large amounts of information and documents. Being organised is also important, as you will need to be able to speak with clients and progress their cases promptly. Having previous experience of working in a regulated environment is advantageous but not essential, we value customer service experience from all backgrounds. Any existing qualifications in law, specifically around civil litigation, landlord & tenant law or debt recover will give you a head start. As well as a competitive salary we offer the following benefits - Competitive holiday allowance with the annual option to buy additional days Death in Service benefit of x4 salary Company pension scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity leave packages A flexible benefits package which allows you to add additional benefits to your overall package Our benefits portal offers discounts on technology & electronics, cinemas, restaurants, days out, mortgage advice, travel and many more Discounted rates on PIB products We offer a first-class employee benefits and welfare package to support our employees with financial management, cycle to work scheme, counselling support, health screening, will writing, menopause support, books, stopping smoking and much more We also offer a wide range of discounts including a kids pass - giving you discount to over 4500 attractions and activities, discounts at hairdressers and beauticians, climate change projects with lots of other options to choose PIB has a comprehensive learning & development framework, including professional study options and apprenticeships which are available to all employees, and which will support your career development We are proud of our success and growth and have been recognised for many industry awards across our business. If you wish to work for a company that truly puts people at the heart of their organisation, then we would love to hear from you. We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.REF-
May 02, 2024
Full time
Are you looking for a rewarding career in law, with a fresh, innovative law firm determined to do things differently? Do you want to work within one of Britain's fastest growing companies? Why work for us We believe that dedicated and hard-working people should be paid fairly. We also know that whilst money is not everyone's motivator, the remuneration package is still an important factor when choosing where you want to build your career. In addition to your basic package, you will receive: Company sick pay 25 days of holiday leave, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional holiday leaveFree access, for you and your immediate family to our Team member's benefits which includes access to GPs, mental health practitioner, nutritionists, retail discounts, legal advice lines, and more.We are looking for people who want a career and who aim to be the best in their field. That is why we support our team with their continued professional development whether that is through bespoke in-house training, through to sponsorship for externally recognised training and qualifications. Not only is the package you receive important, so are the workplace facilities you will use daily. We have modern offices with an onsite subsidised bistro, a break room with pool and foosball tables along with a TV. We have free tea and coffee at the coffee bars around the office and bowls of fruit throughout. Free parking at the office is also available for all team members. What you will be doing As a Paralegal in our firm, you will benefit from a 3-month training program covering all the technical skills and knowledge you need. You will have dedicated training and support on our case management and telephony systems, along with in-depth training in Landlord & Tenant Law.You will be responsible for your own portfolio of clients ensuring they receive a market leading service with the customer at the heart of everything you do. You will be helping Landlords and their Letting Agents obtain possession of their rental properties and recover any money outstanding from their tenants. In addition to speaking regularly with your clients, during a typical day you will: Draft and serve possession notice on tenants renting in England and Wales. Draft claim forms and particular of claim for possession and debt matter, sending them to the court for issue. prepare bundles for court hearings, liaising with your client and the agent attending court to ensure they have everything they need. Support the Senior Paralegals with the handling of defended litigation, by liaising with clients and taking instructions. Review files and provide supervised advice to our insurer clients and their policy holders as to the prospects of success in a case, or the risks associated with it. Manage inbound post on your clients matters, ensuring all directions of the court and legislative timescales are met. Adhere to all policies, standard operating procedures, regulatory and business service level agreements and undertake any other reasonable requests. About you Ultimately, we care much more about the person you are, how you think and how you approach things, than a list of qualifications on a CV. Even If you can't say 'Yes' to all of the below, but are committed, self-motivated and passionate about customer service, then get in touch with us. You will be an excellent communicator, mostly on the telephone but in writing too. Customer service is what sets us apart and experience delivering a market-leading service is a must have. You will be proficient in Microsoft word and outlook. Experience with Adobe Pro is advantageous. Attention to detail is a must, as you will be drafting and reviewing large amounts of information and documents. Being organised is also important, as you will need to be able to speak with clients and progress their cases promptly. Having previous experience of working in a regulated environment is advantageous but not essential, we value customer service experience from all backgrounds. Any existing qualifications in law, specifically around civil litigation, landlord & tenant law or debt recover will give you a head start. As well as a competitive salary we offer the following benefits - Competitive holiday allowance with the annual option to buy additional days Death in Service benefit of x4 salary Company pension scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity leave packages A flexible benefits package which allows you to add additional benefits to your overall package Our benefits portal offers discounts on technology & electronics, cinemas, restaurants, days out, mortgage advice, travel and many more Discounted rates on PIB products We offer a first-class employee benefits and welfare package to support our employees with financial management, cycle to work scheme, counselling support, health screening, will writing, menopause support, books, stopping smoking and much more We also offer a wide range of discounts including a kids pass - giving you discount to over 4500 attractions and activities, discounts at hairdressers and beauticians, climate change projects with lots of other options to choose PIB has a comprehensive learning & development framework, including professional study options and apprenticeships which are available to all employees, and which will support your career development We are proud of our success and growth and have been recognised for many industry awards across our business. If you wish to work for a company that truly puts people at the heart of their organisation, then we would love to hear from you. We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.REF-
Litigation Paralegal
Hybrid
Reading
Permanent Role
We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Paralegal to join our clients' Legal team, specifically focusing on property litigation within the telecom industry.
The CLIENTS' in-house legal team provides commercially focused and efficient legal solutions together with risk management support across all the areas of legal property support. This includes Lease Renewals, the NTQ (Notice to Quit) Team, Site Access and the Towers & Antennas programme.
The purpose of the role is to provide paralegal support within the Legal Property Litigation team, reporting to the Legal Counsel (Strategic Litigation) whilst also providing support to the broader Legal Property team as required.
The successful candidate will work closely with the other paralegals in the Legal Property team to ensure effective paralegal support to the team as a whole.
What you can expect to be doing:
Supporting the litigation team on site specific queries / activities, supporting litigation and associated activities
Involvement in site access activities
SME responsibility for advising on and supporting the company's tree lopping activities
Providing support on litigation reporting
Deeds management: locating deeds as required by colleagues and by CLIENTS''s property agents
Supporting and where appropriate coordinating litigation disclosure activities, including but not limited to undertaking searches for and compiling documents for disclosure, liaising with panel legal firms, regional property surveyors, smalls works contractors, shareholders and CLIENTS' legal colleagues
Attending shareholder and third party court/tribunal hearings, physically and remotely as required; reporting timeously to the Litigation Counsel (Strategic Litigation) as to the conduct and outcome of those matters, together with strategic observations
Costs award management, tracking and reporting
Data analysis, completing reporting requests, database updates, monitoring data platforms and systems
Mailshot activities when mass communication or material sharing is required
Supporting strategic planning and review as required
Drafting and reviewing Guidance Notes and legal property team process documents
Managing the counsels' opinion database on Hive
Active member of the Know How team, contributing to knowledge sharing and platform maintenance
Supporting the preparation, review and management of the litigation documents toolkit
What we are looking for:
Experience and understanding of the litigation process
Experience of working in one or more of the following areas: Telecommunications, Commercial or real estate litigation, in-house property legal team and/or commercial real estate
Excellent word processing skills including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word
Demonstrated research and analysis abilities
Ability to handle and prioritise large workloads and to adapt and learn new skills
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work well and thrive under pressure
The following attributes: organisation, efficiency, enthusiasm, resilience, integrity and professionalism
Ability to work in and contribute effectively to a large team comprising members with different expertise and priorities
If you are a dedicated paralegal with a passion for property law and an interest in the telecommunications industry, we encourage you to apply and drop your cv to or feel free to call me for more information.
Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Aug 24, 2023
Permanent
Litigation Paralegal
Hybrid
Reading
Permanent Role
We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Paralegal to join our clients' Legal team, specifically focusing on property litigation within the telecom industry.
The CLIENTS' in-house legal team provides commercially focused and efficient legal solutions together with risk management support across all the areas of legal property support. This includes Lease Renewals, the NTQ (Notice to Quit) Team, Site Access and the Towers & Antennas programme.
The purpose of the role is to provide paralegal support within the Legal Property Litigation team, reporting to the Legal Counsel (Strategic Litigation) whilst also providing support to the broader Legal Property team as required.
The successful candidate will work closely with the other paralegals in the Legal Property team to ensure effective paralegal support to the team as a whole.
What you can expect to be doing:
Supporting the litigation team on site specific queries / activities, supporting litigation and associated activities
Involvement in site access activities
SME responsibility for advising on and supporting the company's tree lopping activities
Providing support on litigation reporting
Deeds management: locating deeds as required by colleagues and by CLIENTS''s property agents
Supporting and where appropriate coordinating litigation disclosure activities, including but not limited to undertaking searches for and compiling documents for disclosure, liaising with panel legal firms, regional property surveyors, smalls works contractors, shareholders and CLIENTS' legal colleagues
Attending shareholder and third party court/tribunal hearings, physically and remotely as required; reporting timeously to the Litigation Counsel (Strategic Litigation) as to the conduct and outcome of those matters, together with strategic observations
Costs award management, tracking and reporting
Data analysis, completing reporting requests, database updates, monitoring data platforms and systems
Mailshot activities when mass communication or material sharing is required
Supporting strategic planning and review as required
Drafting and reviewing Guidance Notes and legal property team process documents
Managing the counsels' opinion database on Hive
Active member of the Know How team, contributing to knowledge sharing and platform maintenance
Supporting the preparation, review and management of the litigation documents toolkit
What we are looking for:
Experience and understanding of the litigation process
Experience of working in one or more of the following areas: Telecommunications, Commercial or real estate litigation, in-house property legal team and/or commercial real estate
Excellent word processing skills including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word
Demonstrated research and analysis abilities
Ability to handle and prioritise large workloads and to adapt and learn new skills
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work well and thrive under pressure
The following attributes: organisation, efficiency, enthusiasm, resilience, integrity and professionalism
Ability to work in and contribute effectively to a large team comprising members with different expertise and priorities
If you are a dedicated paralegal with a passion for property law and an interest in the telecommunications industry, we encourage you to apply and drop your cv to or feel free to call me for more information.
Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Clinical Negligence Lawyer Glasgow Full Time (35 hours per week) Hybrid working available The Role MDDUS are looking for a newly qualified solicitor to join our Legal Services team in Glasgow in what is a very exciting period of transformational growth for the business. Having recently moved into a brand new office environment in the heart of Glasgow, the successful applicant will benefit from our new flexible approach to home and office working alongside our accomplished and supportive legal team. The primary focus of the role will be to deliver a legal service to our members, including but not limited to: Clinical negligence litigation Regulatory Cases Fatal Accident Inquiries Medico Legal advice queries The successful applicant will possess some of the following qualities: Self-reliant Excellent written and verbal communication skills Effective team worker Confident and precise Analytical An enthusiasm to learn Strong people skills Resilient and self-motivated Alongside our competitive salary and benefits package, the successful applicant will also benefit from numerous learning and development opportunities that will support them in this role and advance their own personal and professional development within the business. You will be working alongside a team of experienced senior solicitors and paralegals who defend claims against our members in the Court of Session and Sheriff Court. A sound knowledge of the court rules is an essential skill for this role. You must also be prepared to travel to London or Manchester to represent our members before their Regulators. Clinical negligence experience is not a requirement as MDDUS will support your learning and development but litigation experience at trainee level is essential together with an interest in working closely with health professionals. What we will offer you; Salary Competitive (Dependent on Experience) Benefits The MDDUS offers a range of benefits to employees including but not limited to: 27 days annual leave per year 15% Non-Contributory Employer Pension contribution Free medical cover to employees (option to cover immediate family for additional cost) Home and office flexibility Holiday Buy and Sell scheme Group Life Insurance A range of additional voluntary benefits Employee Assistance (EAP) program to support wellbeing Employee Recognition scheme To apply for this role please provide a CV together with a 250 word answer to the question Why do you want to work for MDDUS? Closing Date: 25 September 2022 Who are the MDDUS? The Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland is a mutual organisation providing healthcare professionals across the UK with access to indemnity, assistance and support. Our people are qualified doctors, dentists and practice managers, as well as lawyers widely recognised for their medico and dento-legal expertise. We are currently in an exciting period of transformational change as we move further into a Regulated, Financial Services Environment. Our mission To protect and support individual practitioners and organisations that provide clinical care through a range of advisory, legal , financial, managerial, educational and related services. Our Values We show Integrity Thanks to our honesty and strong moral principles. We do the right thing by our members and speak up through our advocacy work to the government and the professions about issues that are of the most concern to our membership. We are Collaborative We work together to deliver excellent results and service for our members across all our teams and departments. Collectively we deliver what is best for our members. We aim for Excellence Our aim is to always be outstanding in everything we do. Job Title: Lawyer (Glasgow) Reports to: Deputy Head of Legal (Scotland) Directorate: Professional Services Location: Glasgow Role Purpose: In-house legal adviser delivering a legal service to members, including the management of clinical negligence litigation, regulatory cases, fatal accident inquiries , disciplinary investigations and advice queries. Responsibilities: Key Areas Clinical negligence litigation Regulation Fatal Accident Inquiries Disciplinary Health law and advice Key Responsibilities The provision of legal services to members in respect of civil claims, GMC/GDC investigations and MPTS hearings, FAIs and general advice queries Full delegated authority to settle claims up to certain approved levels for both damages and costs and to grant authorisation for more junior legal staff up to this level Liaising with medical and dental advisors in the provision of services to members Assisting other departments, to include contributing to publications, the provision of training to both MDDUS staff and members, advising/updating risk committees and actuarial staff, and contributing to the development of protocols, policies and other initiatives as and when required Scope Daily contact with MDDUS colleagues (management, legal services, secretarial, medical and dental advisors), MDDUS members, counsel, other solicitors, courts, expert witnesses and regulatory bodies Key Competencies MDDUS Behaviours: Integrity we are honest and work in line with strong moral principles Collaboration we work together to deliver excellent results and service for our members across all our teams and departments Excellence our aim is to be outstanding in everything we do Experience / Knowledge / Qualifications Good communicator Effective team worker Strong time management and organisational skills Motivated and hard working Personable Confident and precise Analytical Flexible Qualified Solicitor with current practising certificate
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Clinical Negligence Lawyer Glasgow Full Time (35 hours per week) Hybrid working available The Role MDDUS are looking for a newly qualified solicitor to join our Legal Services team in Glasgow in what is a very exciting period of transformational growth for the business. Having recently moved into a brand new office environment in the heart of Glasgow, the successful applicant will benefit from our new flexible approach to home and office working alongside our accomplished and supportive legal team. The primary focus of the role will be to deliver a legal service to our members, including but not limited to: Clinical negligence litigation Regulatory Cases Fatal Accident Inquiries Medico Legal advice queries The successful applicant will possess some of the following qualities: Self-reliant Excellent written and verbal communication skills Effective team worker Confident and precise Analytical An enthusiasm to learn Strong people skills Resilient and self-motivated Alongside our competitive salary and benefits package, the successful applicant will also benefit from numerous learning and development opportunities that will support them in this role and advance their own personal and professional development within the business. You will be working alongside a team of experienced senior solicitors and paralegals who defend claims against our members in the Court of Session and Sheriff Court. A sound knowledge of the court rules is an essential skill for this role. You must also be prepared to travel to London or Manchester to represent our members before their Regulators. Clinical negligence experience is not a requirement as MDDUS will support your learning and development but litigation experience at trainee level is essential together with an interest in working closely with health professionals. What we will offer you; Salary Competitive (Dependent on Experience) Benefits The MDDUS offers a range of benefits to employees including but not limited to: 27 days annual leave per year 15% Non-Contributory Employer Pension contribution Free medical cover to employees (option to cover immediate family for additional cost) Home and office flexibility Holiday Buy and Sell scheme Group Life Insurance A range of additional voluntary benefits Employee Assistance (EAP) program to support wellbeing Employee Recognition scheme To apply for this role please provide a CV together with a 250 word answer to the question Why do you want to work for MDDUS? Closing Date: 25 September 2022 Who are the MDDUS? The Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland is a mutual organisation providing healthcare professionals across the UK with access to indemnity, assistance and support. Our people are qualified doctors, dentists and practice managers, as well as lawyers widely recognised for their medico and dento-legal expertise. We are currently in an exciting period of transformational change as we move further into a Regulated, Financial Services Environment. Our mission To protect and support individual practitioners and organisations that provide clinical care through a range of advisory, legal , financial, managerial, educational and related services. Our Values We show Integrity Thanks to our honesty and strong moral principles. We do the right thing by our members and speak up through our advocacy work to the government and the professions about issues that are of the most concern to our membership. We are Collaborative We work together to deliver excellent results and service for our members across all our teams and departments. Collectively we deliver what is best for our members. We aim for Excellence Our aim is to always be outstanding in everything we do. Job Title: Lawyer (Glasgow) Reports to: Deputy Head of Legal (Scotland) Directorate: Professional Services Location: Glasgow Role Purpose: In-house legal adviser delivering a legal service to members, including the management of clinical negligence litigation, regulatory cases, fatal accident inquiries , disciplinary investigations and advice queries. Responsibilities: Key Areas Clinical negligence litigation Regulation Fatal Accident Inquiries Disciplinary Health law and advice Key Responsibilities The provision of legal services to members in respect of civil claims, GMC/GDC investigations and MPTS hearings, FAIs and general advice queries Full delegated authority to settle claims up to certain approved levels for both damages and costs and to grant authorisation for more junior legal staff up to this level Liaising with medical and dental advisors in the provision of services to members Assisting other departments, to include contributing to publications, the provision of training to both MDDUS staff and members, advising/updating risk committees and actuarial staff, and contributing to the development of protocols, policies and other initiatives as and when required Scope Daily contact with MDDUS colleagues (management, legal services, secretarial, medical and dental advisors), MDDUS members, counsel, other solicitors, courts, expert witnesses and regulatory bodies Key Competencies MDDUS Behaviours: Integrity we are honest and work in line with strong moral principles Collaboration we work together to deliver excellent results and service for our members across all our teams and departments Excellence our aim is to be outstanding in everything we do Experience / Knowledge / Qualifications Good communicator Effective team worker Strong time management and organisational skills Motivated and hard working Personable Confident and precise Analytical Flexible Qualified Solicitor with current practising certificate
Opportunity for a Civil Litigation Paralegal looking to take their legal career in-house and provide support to the legal counsel. This roles works to support the business in dealing with a broad spectrum of matters and ad hoc legal queries both internally and externally. Client Details Property Developer Description - Provide effective support to the rest of the legal team on more complex matters - Data analysis and participation in analysis of evidence - Undertaking legal and commercial research and production of notes / advice - Administrative duties - Internal and external document management - Assisting with case management Profile - Self-motivated - Strong academic background - Legal experience as a Paralegal (minimum 6 months) - Experience of working as part of and supporting a busy legal team - An enthusiastic and positive attitude with the ability to work on your own initiative - Computer literacy - Strong organisational skills - Ability to work under pressure - Ability to multitask Job Offer Temporary position, competitive day rate and hybrid working.
Sep 19, 2022
Full time
Opportunity for a Civil Litigation Paralegal looking to take their legal career in-house and provide support to the legal counsel. This roles works to support the business in dealing with a broad spectrum of matters and ad hoc legal queries both internally and externally. Client Details Property Developer Description - Provide effective support to the rest of the legal team on more complex matters - Data analysis and participation in analysis of evidence - Undertaking legal and commercial research and production of notes / advice - Administrative duties - Internal and external document management - Assisting with case management Profile - Self-motivated - Strong academic background - Legal experience as a Paralegal (minimum 6 months) - Experience of working as part of and supporting a busy legal team - An enthusiastic and positive attitude with the ability to work on your own initiative - Computer literacy - Strong organisational skills - Ability to work under pressure - Ability to multitask Job Offer Temporary position, competitive day rate and hybrid working.